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For the latest weather forecast for Long View, NC and
vicinity, click on the NWS logo (left) below or dial (828)
324-1234. If you have a NOAA weather radio receiver, you
may obtain the latest forecasts by tuning to station
WNG-538 on Grandmother Mountain at 162.450 MHz. This
station serves the northern foothills and northern mountains
of North Carolina.
For road closures and conditions, click on the NCDOT logo
(below). If you need road closure/condition information and
plan to be away from your computer, you may dial 511 or
call (toll free) 1-877-511-4662.
For information regarding Hickory City Schools (includes
Long View and Southwest Elementary Schools) closings or
delays, click here. Long View residents that live within a
Burke County School district can get schedule information
by calling (828) 433-8047.
Please, do not call the fire department regarding weather,
road closures/conditions or school closings/delays as we
are unable to provide this information.
vicinity, click on the NWS logo (left) below or dial (828)
324-1234. If you have a NOAA weather radio receiver, you
may obtain the latest forecasts by tuning to station
WNG-538 on Grandmother Mountain at 162.450 MHz. This
station serves the northern foothills and northern mountains
of North Carolina.
For road closures and conditions, click on the NCDOT logo
(below). If you need road closure/condition information and
plan to be away from your computer, you may dial 511 or
call (toll free) 1-877-511-4662.
For information regarding Hickory City Schools (includes
Long View and Southwest Elementary Schools) closings or
delays, click here. Long View residents that live within a
Burke County School district can get schedule information
by calling (828) 433-8047.
Please, do not call the fire department regarding weather,
road closures/conditions or school closings/delays as we
are unable to provide this information.
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| ROAD CONDITIONS AND SCHOOL CLOSINGS/DELAYS |
| July 2008 |
Emergency: 911
Business: (828) 322-1311
(828) 322-1312
Fax: (828) 322-2255
Business: (828) 322-1311
(828) 322-1312
Fax: (828) 322-2255
Below are street and hydrant maps for the town of Long
View. The files are rather large so if you have a slow internet
connection, be prepared to wait! Map 1 covers north of US70
and Map 2 covers the areas south of US70.
View. The files are rather large so if you have a slow internet
connection, be prepared to wait! Map 1 covers north of US70
and Map 2 covers the areas south of US70.
| LONG VIEW MAPS |
| Map 1 (621kb) |
| Map 2 (400kb) |
FIRE FIGHTERS |
COMMUNITY |
| DOG CALLS 9-1-1 |
LONG VIEW - February 9, 2007 - Click "PLAY" below to see
the WBTV television news story about a dog that called
9-1-1.
the WBTV television news story about a dog that called
9-1-1.
| LOCAL TELEPHONE NUMBERS OF INTEREST |
Long View
Town Hall
Police Business
Fire Business
Public Works
Water Plant
Duke Energy Repairs
Embarq Residential Repairs
Piedmont Natural Gas (Leaks)
North Carolina Hwy Patrol
Catawba County Sheriff
Poison Control
After Hours Emergency Vet
Health Department
Burke County
Catawba County
Town Hall
Police Business
Fire Business
Public Works
Water Plant
Duke Energy Repairs
Embarq Residential Repairs
Piedmont Natural Gas (Leaks)
North Carolina Hwy Patrol
Catawba County Sheriff
Poison Control
After Hours Emergency Vet
Health Department
Burke County
Catawba County
(828) 322-3921
(828) 327-2343
(828) 322-1311
(828) 322-6165
(828) 322-8021
1-800-769-3766
1-800-788-3600
1-800-356-2593
(828) 466-5500
(828) 464-5241
1-800-222-1222
(828) 328-2660
(828) 439-4400
(828) 695-5800
| LONG VIEW FIRE CREW SAVES FAMILY PET |
LONG VIEW - February 21, 2008 - Long View Fire
Department responded to a late morning residential
structure fire on February 21. As fire fighters made their way
into the house, they found the family's dog inside, still alive
but barely breathing. Personnel quickly removed the pet
from the structure and placed it on oxygen.
Click on the image below to see the full WBTV news story.
Department responded to a late morning residential
structure fire on February 21. As fire fighters made their way
into the house, they found the family's dog inside, still alive
but barely breathing. Personnel quickly removed the pet
from the structure and placed it on oxygen.
Click on the image below to see the full WBTV news story.
| LONG VIEW FIRE PERSONNEL ATTAIN EMT CERTIFICATION |
LONG VIEW - March 20, 2008 -
Three personnel of Long View
Fire Department were recently
certified as Emergency Medical
Technicians by the North
Carolina Office of EMS. Fire
fighters Barry Sigmon, Laura
Teague and Scott Teague
successfully passed the state
exam on March 14, bringing the
department's number of certified
EMTs to 18.
Three personnel of Long View
Fire Department were recently
certified as Emergency Medical
Technicians by the North
Carolina Office of EMS. Fire
fighters Barry Sigmon, Laura
Teague and Scott Teague
successfully passed the state
exam on March 14, bringing the
department's number of certified
EMTs to 18.
Emergency Medical Technicians are trained to provide
basic life support treatment which involves stabilizing a
patient until advanced medical care can be administered.
Certification is awarded after the candidate completes a
class consisting of over 150 hours of combined classroom
and clinical work and a state evaluation comprised of
practical skills tests and a written exam. EMTs are trained
to handle a variety of medical emergencies including
cardiac arrests, respiratory distress, traumatic injuries and
more.
basic life support treatment which involves stabilizing a
patient until advanced medical care can be administered.
Certification is awarded after the candidate completes a
class consisting of over 150 hours of combined classroom
and clinical work and a state evaluation comprised of
practical skills tests and a written exam. EMTs are trained
to handle a variety of medical emergencies including
cardiac arrests, respiratory distress, traumatic injuries and
more.